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- 1985
- PG-13
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 34 m
- 1985
- PG-13
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 34 m
Summary A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.
Directed By: Lewis Teague
Written By: Stephen King
- 1985
- PG-13
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 34 m
- 1985
- PG-13
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- 1 h 34 m
Cat's Eye
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7.1
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Summary A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.
Directed By: Lewis Teague
Written By: Stephen King
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
70
75% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
25% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Because of King's phenomenal popularity as a master of the comically macabre, executive producer Dino De Laurentiis has stinted on nothing to bring these tales alive. This means that the special effects are impeccable and Giorgio Postiglione's production design meticulous and inspired. Yet it's the well-drawn characters, plus the brisk, stylish direction of Teague and superb camerawork of Cardiff, that make it work.
Despite a few nasty bits of violence, Cat’s Eye almost plays like an intro to King for younger viewers ready for some shocks but not yet prepared for full-on nightmares.
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Generally Favorable
Based on 17 User Ratings
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65% Positive
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Stephen King seems to be working his way through the reference books of human phobias, and Cat's Eye is one of his most effective films.
This jokey horror movie, adapted in part from King's short stories, is composed of three brief tales, the perfect form for him. Instead of having to create characters and a story, King simply has to come up with a gimmick and a punch line -- and on to the next.
Stories by Stephen King are traditionally brought to the screen in the worst possible shape, so it's gratifying to report that Cat's Eye, a King trilogy, is not a terrible movie. It's not going to go down in anyone's annals, either, but it's fun and, if you like cats, ultimately quite gratifying. [17 Apr 1985, p.B5]
The three stories just don’t connect and efforts to join them never work. However, an excellent roster of talent does try its best.
A rather tepid anthology film, CAT'S EYE is a pastiche of leftover Stephen King notions, connected by a ubiquitous cat that ominously appears to set off each tale.
Production Company
Dino De Laurentiis Company,
Famous Films (II),
International Film Corporation (II)
Release Date Apr 12, 1985
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Through the eye of the cat, a twisted tail of macabre suspense from the author of CARRIE, The SHINING and THE DEAD ZONE.
Awards
Young Artist Awards
• 1 Nomination
Fantasporto
• 1 Nomination
